partition
Noun
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is a type of: construction, structure - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many partssubtypes:
- brattice - a partition (often temporary) of planks or cloth that is used to control ventilation in a mine
- bulkhead - a partition that divides a ship or plane into compartments
- screen - partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
- wall - an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
same as: divider -
referred to in: computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structuresis a type of: computer memory unit - a unit for measuring computer memory
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referred to in: anatomy, general anatomy - the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animalsis a type of: body part - any part of an organism such as an organ or extremitysubtypes: septum - (anatomy) a dividing partition between two tissues or cavities
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is a type of: separation - the act of dividing or disconnectingsubtypes:
- subdivision - the act of subdividing; division of something previously divided
- septation - the division or partitioning of a cavity into parts by a septum
- zoning - dividing an area into zones or sections reserved for different purposes such as residence and business and manufacturing etc
Verb
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same as: partition off
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subtypes: screen off, separate off - partition by means of a divider, such as a screensame as: zone
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